Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency Practice Lead

Overview

Lead hazard mitigation & resiliency planning, manage team, grow practice

Key Responsibilities

• risk analysis
• resilience planning
• technical delivery
• project management
• client engagement
• team leadership

Tasks

-Supporting jurisdictions to align strategies with funding programs like FEMA BRIC, HMGP, CalOES, and others. -Engaging with stakeholders to build consensus around hazard and resilience planning initiatives. -Serving as a subject matter expert in hazard and vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and resilience strategy development. -Leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated planning solutions for hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and community resiliency. -Coordinating the work of consultants/contractors and other employees who are assigned to specific projects. -Developing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work products. -Engage new and existing clients across market areas such as municipal, transportation, rail, and ports. -Coordinating and overseeing technical analysis and planning deliverables. -Proactively lead the development of a new resilience practice by identifying strategic opportunities, mobilizing resources, and driving innovation to expand the company’s capabilities. -Representing MNS in professional settings, public meetings, and technical working groups. -Ensuring the MNS excels both technically and financially by overseeing Hazard/Resiliency project performance and maintaining high standards in proposal and work product quality. -Managing hazard mitigation and climate resiliency planning projects for local, regional, and state clients including Local and Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plans, Resilience Plans, General Plan Safety Elements, Climate Adaptation Plans, Wildfire Protection Plans, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Resilience Assessments, and community resiliency center siting and operations planning. -Identifying and pursuing new opportunities and clients, and booking new contracts, through client engagement, teaming strategies, and proposal development. -Mentoring and guiding staff in technical execution. -Driving thought leadership and MNS name recognition by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services and Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency industries contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader.

Requirements

• envision
• wedg
• class c
• 10+ years
• bachelor’s
• supervision

What You Bring

-Discipline specific sustainability and climate adaptation certifications such as Envision, WEDG, or others are desirable. -Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required -Minimum of 10 years of experience and technical knowledge managing hazard mitigation/resiliency related documents for a variety of projects and clients, including municipal/local/regional government, and utilities. -Progressively responsible project management experience working on California projects and with clients for projects involving private development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Emergency Management, Public Policy, or a related field. -Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff. -An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups. -Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. -Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients. -Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders. -Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization.

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About Mns Engineers, Inc.

-Founded in the early 2000s, MNS Engineers has established itself as a trusted partner in the engineering sector. -Specializing in projects that span a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and water resources. -The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient engineering solutions. -From large-scale infrastructure projects to sustainable energy solutions, MNS Engineers has demonstrated versatility and innovation. -Notable projects include major transport systems, utility infrastructure, and water resource management solutions. -The company is known for its ability to adapt and provide tailored solutions for complex challenges in engineering.

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